Standing Order No. 2486/2006 of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd February, 2006 on the possession of excisable articles [C12-P0B]

Standing Order No. 2486/2006

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 23rd February, 2006

STANDING ORDER

To

All Excise Inspectors,

Subject: The possession of excisable articles by persons in possession under the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Excise Act, 1909 (West Bengal Act 5 of 1909), the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the possession of excisable articles by persons in possession.

2. The matter has been examined. Every person in possession carrying on the possession of excisable articles shall make an application in Form C to the Licensing Authority within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Excise Inspector shall ensure that consignment is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Licensing Authority within thirty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of West Bengal.

(Secretary to Government)